{"id":44,"date":"2024-07-02T08:24:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T15:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amberglenpetcare.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2024-07-02T08:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T15:25:00","slug":"flea-and-tick-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amberglenpetcare.com\/blog\/flea-and-tick-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Flea and Tick Prevention\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The fact that parasites exist can be fairly abstract. It\u2019s enough to know that they\u2019re out there, but you can easily forget about them. That is, until you have to deal with them. Among the worst offenders, fleas and ticks are always ready, waiting, and hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Year-Round Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between climate change, habitat encroachment, travel, and parasite life cycles, it is essential to maintain year-round parasite prevention tactics. Whether you choose 1 or 3 month chewable, a yearly injectable, topical medications, or a combination, ensuring a pet is protected from internal and external parasites could be one of the best things you ever do for their lifelong health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can help you find the right product for your pet\u2019s age, weight and lifestyle. It is important not to have any lapses between doses. Diagnostic testing<\/a> may be required to eliminate the risk of administering parasite prevention medication<\/a> during an active infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Up With Fleas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A pet might go their entire life without ever attracting a flea, let alone fighting off a household infestation. But the risk is definitely not zero. Consequently, safeguarding a pet from fleas throughout the year is an important component of preventive wellness. An unprotected pet can pick up a single flea anywhere. Once home, a single flea can turn into a nightmarish infestation in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the Nuisance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A flea infestation can be very challenging to combat. Perhaps the only thing worse is the allergic reaction some pets have to flea saliva. Flea allergy dermatitis can make an otherwise calm, collected pet absolutely crazed with itching. Left alone, fleas can also lead to anemia, tapeworms, and the following flea-borne diseases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n